Music Valuation Services

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We provide expert music valuation services to help clients assess the value of music rights and assets, enabling informed investment and strategic decisions.

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Our music valuation services offer detailed, partner-led assessments of music rights, catalogs, and related intellectual property. By combining financial expertise with industry insight, we help clients determine accurate valuations for acquisitions, sales, investment, or portfolio management. With actionable analysis and clear recommendations, we empower businesses and investors to make informed decisions and maximise the value of their music assets.

Blash Advisory offers an instant music catalog valuation application plus deal-grade advisory. Upload royalty statements or connect your distributor dashboards and get an indicative valuation range in minutes—covering publishing, masters, and neighbouring rights. We benchmark market comps, normalise earnings, and produce a board-ready PDF with sensitivities and pricing guardrails. Our team then converts the instant read into a diligence-grade valuation and deal strategy for buy/sell negotiations, catalog-backed lending, or insurance.

Expertise: Provided independent catalog valuation (masters & publishing), rights/royalty forensics, revenue forecasting, comps-based pricing, and preparation of investor-ready materials with targeted introductions to strategic and financial buyers.

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Catalog 1 (’90s Grunge/Alt-Rock Titans)

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Catalog 1 (’90s Grunge/Alt-Rock Titans)

Multi-platinum albums and iconic radio recurrents with durable touring/merch halo; completed royalty forensics, long-tail revenue modeling, and investor materials.

Catalog 1 (’90s Grunge/Alt-Rock Titans)

Multi-platinum albums and iconic radio recurrents with durable touring/merch halo; completed royalty forensics, long-tail revenue modeling, and investor materials.

Catalog 1 (’90s Grunge/Alt-Rock Titans)

Catalog 1 (’90s Grunge/Alt-Rock Titans)

Multi-platinum albums and iconic radio recurrents with durable touring/merch halo; completed royalty forensics, long-tail revenue modeling, and investor materials.

Catalog 2 (Global EDM DJ/Producer)

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Catalog 2 (Global EDM DJ/Producer)

Chart-topping dance-pop collaborations with massive DSP share and festival anthems; delivered stream-decay analysis, comps-based pricing, and buyer-ready packaging.

Catalog 2 (Global EDM DJ/Producer)

Chart-topping dance-pop collaborations with massive DSP share and festival anthems; delivered stream-decay analysis, comps-based pricing, and buyer-ready packaging.

Catalog 2 (Global EDM DJ/Producer)

Catalog 2 (Global EDM DJ/Producer)

Chart-topping dance-pop collaborations with massive DSP share and festival anthems; delivered stream-decay analysis, comps-based pricing, and buyer-ready packaging.

Catalog 3 (UK Pop Producer)

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Catalog 3 (UK Pop Producer)

Radio and club hits across 2000s–2010s; royalty forensics and comps-based valuation

Catalog 3 (UK Pop Producer)

Radio and club hits across 2000s–2010s; royalty forensics and comps-based valuation

Catalog 3 (UK Pop Producer)

Catalog 3 (UK Pop Producer)

Radio and club hits across 2000s–2010s; royalty forensics and comps-based valuation

Catalog 4 (Gospel/CCM Label)

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Catalog 4 (Gospel/CCM Label)

Durable choir/contemporary worship repertoire; cash-flow modeling, faith-market buyer mapping

Catalog 4 (Gospel/CCM Label)

Durable choir/contemporary worship repertoire; cash-flow modeling, faith-market buyer mapping

Catalog 4 (Gospel/CCM Label)

Catalog 4 (Gospel/CCM Label)

Durable choir/contemporary worship repertoire; cash-flow modeling, faith-market buyer mapping

Catalog 5 (Rock + Orchestral Composer)

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Catalog 5 (Rock + Orchestral Composer)

Stadium rock with symphonic works; cross-territory rights review, premium sync valuation

Catalog 5 (Rock + Orchestral Composer)

Stadium rock with symphonic works; cross-territory rights review, premium sync valuation

Catalog 5 (Rock + Orchestral Composer)

Catalog 5 (Rock + Orchestral Composer)

Stadium rock with symphonic works; cross-territory rights review, premium sync valuation

Catalog 6 (Film/TV Composer)

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Catalog 6 (Film/TV Composer)

Prime-time series scores with steady PRO income; seasonality analysis, score-package positioning

Catalog 6 (Film/TV Composer)

Prime-time series scores with steady PRO income; seasonality analysis, score-package positioning

Catalog 6 (Film/TV Composer)

Catalog 6 (Film/TV Composer)

Prime-time series scores with steady PRO income; seasonality analysis, score-package positioning

Catalog 7 (Electronic/Tropical House)

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Catalog 7 (Electronic/Tropical House)

Global dance tracks with high DSP share; stream-decay curves, pricing optimization

Catalog 7 (Electronic/Tropical House)

Global dance tracks with high DSP share; stream-decay curves, pricing optimization

Catalog 7 (Electronic/Tropical House)

Catalog 7 (Electronic/Tropical House)

Global dance tracks with high DSP share; stream-decay curves, pricing optimization

Catalog 8 (Alt-Country Artist)

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Catalog 8 (Alt-Country Artist)

Critically acclaimed Americana; touring-adjacent uplift and publishing valuation

Catalog 8 (Alt-Country Artist)

Critically acclaimed Americana; touring-adjacent uplift and publishing valuation

Catalog 8 (Alt-Country Artist)

Catalog 8 (Alt-Country Artist)

Critically acclaimed Americana; touring-adjacent uplift and publishing valuation

Catalog 9 (Country Superstar)

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Catalog 9 (Country Superstar)

Perennial radio spins and stadium repertoire; master/pub split analysis, buyer short-list

Catalog 9 (Country Superstar)

Perennial radio spins and stadium repertoire; master/pub split analysis, buyer short-list

Catalog 9 (Country Superstar)

Catalog 9 (Country Superstar)

Perennial radio spins and stadium repertoire; master/pub split analysis, buyer short-list

Catalog 10 (’70s Disco/Funk Group)

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Catalog 10 (’70s Disco/Funk Group)

Evergreen party anthems; long-tail revenue modeling, heritage comps

Catalog 10 (’70s Disco/Funk Group)

Evergreen party anthems; long-tail revenue modeling, heritage comps

Catalog 10 (’70s Disco/Funk Group)

Catalog 10 (’70s Disco/Funk Group)

Evergreen party anthems; long-tail revenue modeling, heritage comps

Catalog 11 (Electronic/Synth Pioneer)

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Catalog 11 (Electronic/Synth Pioneer)

Landmark electronic albums; collections audit, scenario valuation

Catalog 11 (Electronic/Synth Pioneer)

Landmark electronic albums; collections audit, scenario valuation

Catalog 11 (Electronic/Synth Pioneer)

Catalog 11 (Electronic/Synth Pioneer)

Landmark electronic albums; collections audit, scenario valuation

Catalog 12 (Indie/Alt Pop Collective)

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Catalog 12 (Indie/Alt Pop Collective)

Modern indie masters; growth-case modeling, acquirer mapping

Catalog 12 (Indie/Alt Pop Collective)

Modern indie masters; growth-case modeling, acquirer mapping

Catalog 12 (Indie/Alt Pop Collective)

Catalog 12 (Indie/Alt Pop Collective)

Modern indie masters; growth-case modeling, acquirer mapping

Catalog 13 (Hit Producer Team)

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Catalog 13 (Hit Producer Team)

Pop/R&B radio smashes; writer-share analytics, pipeline value assessment

Catalog 13 (Hit Producer Team)

Pop/R&B radio smashes; writer-share analytics, pipeline value assessment

Catalog 13 (Hit Producer Team)

Catalog 13 (Hit Producer Team)

Pop/R&B radio smashes; writer-share analytics, pipeline value assessment

Catalog 14 (Prestige Screen Composer)

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Catalog 14 (Prestige Screen Composer)

Award-level TV/film scores; backend predictability and media-buyer targeting

Catalog 14 (Prestige Screen Composer)

Award-level TV/film scores; backend predictability and media-buyer targeting

Catalog 14 (Prestige Screen Composer)

Catalog 14 (Prestige Screen Composer)

Award-level TV/film scores; backend predictability and media-buyer targeting

Catalog 15 (Award-Winning Songwriter/Exec)

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Catalog 15 (Award-Winning Songwriter/Exec)

Global pop cuts & pubs; song-by-song NPV, sale-readiness

Catalog 15 (Award-Winning Songwriter/Exec)

Global pop cuts & pubs; song-by-song NPV, sale-readiness

Catalog 15 (Award-Winning Songwriter/Exec)

Catalog 15 (Award-Winning Songwriter/Exec)

Global pop cuts & pubs; song-by-song NPV, sale-readiness

Catalog 16 (Country Rock Headliner)

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Catalog 16 (Country Rock Headliner)

Chart-topping albums, arena cycles; cycle-risk modeling, outreach

Catalog 16 (Country Rock Headliner)

Chart-topping albums, arena cycles; cycle-risk modeling, outreach

Catalog 16 (Country Rock Headliner)

Catalog 16 (Country Rock Headliner)

Chart-topping albums, arena cycles; cycle-risk modeling, outreach

Catalog 17 (Nashville Trio)

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Catalog 17 (Nashville Trio)

Multi-platinum crossovers; radio recurrence analysis, premium pricing memo

Catalog 17 (Nashville Trio)

Multi-platinum crossovers; radio recurrence analysis, premium pricing memo

Catalog 17 (Nashville Trio)

Catalog 17 (Nashville Trio)

Multi-platinum crossovers; radio recurrence analysis, premium pricing memo

Catalog 18 (’80s Hard-Rock Titans)

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Catalog 18 (’80s Hard-Rock Titans)

Diamond-era masters; merch/tour halo, recapture modeling

Catalog 18 (’80s Hard-Rock Titans)

Diamond-era masters; merch/tour halo, recapture modeling

Catalog 18 (’80s Hard-Rock Titans)

Catalog 18 (’80s Hard-Rock Titans)

Diamond-era masters; merch/tour halo, recapture modeling

Catalog 19 (Screen Composer – Teen/Thriller)

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Catalog 19 (Screen Composer – Teen/Thriller)

Franchise cue sheets; audit and bundle positioning

Catalog 19 (Screen Composer – Teen/Thriller)

Franchise cue sheets; audit and bundle positioning

Catalog 19 (Screen Composer – Teen/Thriller)

Catalog 19 (Screen Composer – Teen/Thriller)

Franchise cue sheets; audit and bundle positioning

Catalog 20 (Metal/Metalcore Band)

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Catalog 20 (Metal/Metalcore Band)

Charting albums; live-cycle sensitivity, fan-merch adjacency

Catalog 20 (Metal/Metalcore Band)

Charting albums; live-cycle sensitivity, fan-merch adjacency

Catalog 20 (Metal/Metalcore Band)

Catalog 20 (Metal/Metalcore Band)

Charting albums; live-cycle sensitivity, fan-merch adjacency

Catalog 21 (Heritage Country Group)

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Catalog 21 (Heritage Country Group)

Record #1s and live draw; recurrent value and monetization plan

Catalog 21 (Heritage Country Group)

Record #1s and live draw; recurrent value and monetization plan

Catalog 21 (Heritage Country Group)

Catalog 21 (Heritage Country Group)

Record #1s and live draw; recurrent value and monetization plan

Catalog 22 (Southern Country Catalog)

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Catalog 22 (Southern Country Catalog)

Strong regional radio; market heatmap, buyer list

Catalog 22 (Southern Country Catalog)

Strong regional radio; market heatmap, buyer list

Catalog 22 (Southern Country Catalog)

Catalog 22 (Southern Country Catalog)

Strong regional radio; market heatmap, buyer list

Catalog 23 (Royalty Aggregator Portfolio)

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Catalog 23 (Royalty Aggregator Portfolio)

Diversified masters/pubs; triage and rolled-up valuation

Catalog 23 (Royalty Aggregator Portfolio)

Diversified masters/pubs; triage and rolled-up valuation

Catalog 23 (Royalty Aggregator Portfolio)

Catalog 23 (Royalty Aggregator Portfolio)

Diversified masters/pubs; triage and rolled-up valuation

Catalog 24 (Classic Rock Guitar Icon)

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Catalog 24 (Classic Rock Guitar Icon)

Seminal live LPs and FM staples; physical/digital mix review, premium-buyer targeting

Catalog 24 (Classic Rock Guitar Icon)

Seminal live LPs and FM staples; physical/digital mix review, premium-buyer targeting

Catalog 24 (Classic Rock Guitar Icon)

Catalog 24 (Classic Rock Guitar Icon)

Seminal live LPs and FM staples; physical/digital mix review, premium-buyer targeting

Catalog 25 (UK Electronic/Indie Group)

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Catalog 25 (UK Electronic/Indie Group)

Innovative dance-pop; sync-first thesis, streaming trend analysis

Catalog 25 (UK Electronic/Indie Group)

Innovative dance-pop; sync-first thesis, streaming trend analysis

Catalog 25 (UK Electronic/Indie Group)

Catalog 25 (UK Electronic/Indie Group)

Innovative dance-pop; sync-first thesis, streaming trend analysis

Catalog 26 (Nu-Metal Pioneers)

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Catalog 26 (Nu-Metal Pioneers)

Multi-platinum festival staples; demographic renewal modeling, comps

Catalog 26 (Nu-Metal Pioneers)

Multi-platinum festival staples; demographic renewal modeling, comps

Catalog 26 (Nu-Metal Pioneers)

Catalog 26 (Nu-Metal Pioneers)

Multi-platinum festival staples; demographic renewal modeling, comps

Catalog 27 (Brazil-Focused Repertoire)

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Catalog 27 (Brazil-Focused Repertoire)

Pop/urban LATAM growth; territory-specific valuation, acquirer mapping

Catalog 27 (Brazil-Focused Repertoire)

Pop/urban LATAM growth; territory-specific valuation, acquirer mapping

Catalog 27 (Brazil-Focused Repertoire)

Catalog 27 (Brazil-Focused Repertoire)

Pop/urban LATAM growth; territory-specific valuation, acquirer mapping

Catalog 28 (Art-Pop Duo)

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Catalog 28 (Art-Pop Duo)

Cult-favorite discography; superfans/long-tail monetization modeling

Catalog 28 (Art-Pop Duo)

Cult-favorite discography; superfans/long-tail monetization modeling

Catalog 28 (Art-Pop Duo)

Catalog 28 (Art-Pop Duo)

Cult-favorite discography; superfans/long-tail monetization modeling

Catalog 29 (Italian Cinematic/Electronic Scores)

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Catalog 29 (Italian Cinematic/Electronic Scores)

Cult soundtracks; niche-sync strategy, boutique-buyer outreach

Catalog 29 (Italian Cinematic/Electronic Scores)

Cult soundtracks; niche-sync strategy, boutique-buyer outreach

Catalog 29 (Italian Cinematic/Electronic Scores)

Catalog 29 (Italian Cinematic/Electronic Scores)

Cult soundtracks; niche-sync strategy, boutique-buyer outreach

Catalog 30 (UK DnB/Dance Producer)

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Catalog 30 (UK DnB/Dance Producer)

Festival singles and collabs; remix ecosystem analysis, pricing

Catalog 30 (UK DnB/Dance Producer)

Festival singles and collabs; remix ecosystem analysis, pricing

Catalog 30 (UK DnB/Dance Producer)

Catalog 30 (UK DnB/Dance Producer)

Festival singles and collabs; remix ecosystem analysis, pricing

Catalog 31 (US Hip-Hop Lyricist)

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Catalog 31 (US Hip-Hop Lyricist)

Acclaimed solo + collab works; urban sync pipeline, positioning

Catalog 31 (US Hip-Hop Lyricist)

Acclaimed solo + collab works; urban sync pipeline, positioning

Catalog 31 (US Hip-Hop Lyricist)

Catalog 31 (US Hip-Hop Lyricist)

Acclaimed solo + collab works; urban sync pipeline, positioning

Catalog 32 (Legendary Hard-Rock Band)

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Catalog 32 (Legendary Hard-Rock Band)

Global arena catalog; evergreen valuation, merch integration, buyer syndication

Catalog 32 (Legendary Hard-Rock Band)

Global arena catalog; evergreen valuation, merch integration, buyer syndication

Catalog 32 (Legendary Hard-Rock Band)

Catalog 32 (Legendary Hard-Rock Band)

Global arena catalog; evergreen valuation, merch integration, buyer syndication

Catalog 33 (Virtuoso Rock Guitarist)

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Catalog 33 (Virtuoso Rock Guitarist)

Instrumental rock with touring halo; master/pub valuation, niche sync

Catalog 33 (Virtuoso Rock Guitarist)

Instrumental rock with touring halo; master/pub valuation, niche sync

Catalog 33 (Virtuoso Rock Guitarist)

Catalog 33 (Virtuoso Rock Guitarist)

Instrumental rock with touring halo; master/pub valuation, niche sync

Catalog 34 (Italian Song Festival Repertoire)

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Catalog 34 (Italian Song Festival Repertoire)

Historic performances & writers; rights audit, EU/LATAM mapping

Catalog 34 (Italian Song Festival Repertoire)

Historic performances & writers; rights audit, EU/LATAM mapping

Catalog 34 (Italian Song Festival Repertoire)

Catalog 34 (Italian Song Festival Repertoire)

Historic performances & writers; rights audit, EU/LATAM mapping

Catalog 35 (Country/Bluegrass Icon)

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Catalog 35 (Country/Bluegrass Icon)

Cross-generational hits; evergreen valuation, premium outreach

Catalog 35 (Country/Bluegrass Icon)

Cross-generational hits; evergreen valuation, premium outreach

Catalog 35 (Country/Bluegrass Icon)

Catalog 35 (Country/Bluegrass Icon)

Cross-generational hits; evergreen valuation, premium outreach

Catalog 36 (Hit Pop Songwriter/Producer)

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Catalog 36 (Hit Pop Songwriter/Producer)

Global major-label cuts; writer-share analytics, pipeline valuation

Catalog 36 (Hit Pop Songwriter/Producer)

Global major-label cuts; writer-share analytics, pipeline valuation

Catalog 36 (Hit Pop Songwriter/Producer)

Catalog 36 (Hit Pop Songwriter/Producer)

Global major-label cuts; writer-share analytics, pipeline valuation

Catalog 37 (New Wave/Synth Veterans)

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Catalog 37 (New Wave/Synth Veterans)

’80s radio staples; catalog recurrence and pricing

Catalog 37 (New Wave/Synth Veterans)

’80s radio staples; catalog recurrence and pricing

Catalog 37 (New Wave/Synth Veterans)

Catalog 37 (New Wave/Synth Veterans)

’80s radio staples; catalog recurrence and pricing

Catalog 38 (Singer-Drummer Pop Legend)

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Catalog 38 (Singer-Drummer Pop Legend)

Multi-platinum solo/band eras; royalty waterfall review, acquirer targeting

Catalog 38 (Singer-Drummer Pop Legend)

Multi-platinum solo/band eras; royalty waterfall review, acquirer targeting

Catalog 38 (Singer-Drummer Pop Legend)

Catalog 38 (Singer-Drummer Pop Legend)

Multi-platinum solo/band eras; royalty waterfall review, acquirer targeting

Catalog 39 (Alt-Rock Band)

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Catalog 39 (Alt-Rock Band)

High-energy UK rock; streaming-decay modeling, sync positioning

Catalog 39 (Alt-Rock Band)

High-energy UK rock; streaming-decay modeling, sync positioning

Catalog 39 (Alt-Rock Band)

Catalog 39 (Alt-Rock Band)

High-energy UK rock; streaming-decay modeling, sync positioning

Catalog 40 (Country/Rock Group)

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Catalog 40 (Country/Rock Group)

Arena country with strong radio; tour-cycle sensitivity, buyer list

Catalog 40 (Country/Rock Group)

Arena country with strong radio; tour-cycle sensitivity, buyer list

Catalog 40 (Country/Rock Group)

Catalog 40 (Country/Rock Group)

Arena country with strong radio; tour-cycle sensitivity, buyer list

Catalog 41 (Trip-Hop Innovators)

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Catalog 41 (Trip-Hop Innovators)

Cinematic electronica; long-tail modeling, boutique syndication

Catalog 41 (Trip-Hop Innovators)

Cinematic electronica; long-tail modeling, boutique syndication

Catalog 41 (Trip-Hop Innovators)

Catalog 41 (Trip-Hop Innovators)

Cinematic electronica; long-tail modeling, boutique syndication

Catalog 42 (Composer/Producer

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Catalog 42 (Composer/Producer

Cinematic Electronica) — Film/TV scores & collabs; cue-sheet audit, bundle valuation

Catalog 42 (Composer/Producer

Cinematic Electronica) — Film/TV scores & collabs; cue-sheet audit, bundle valuation

Catalog 42 (Composer/Producer

Catalog 42 (Composer/Producer

Cinematic Electronica) — Film/TV scores & collabs; cue-sheet audit, bundle valuation

Catalog 43 (Royalty Administrator/Aggregator)

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Catalog 43 (Royalty Administrator/Aggregator)

Diversified income; forensic audit, rolled-up valuation

Catalog 43 (Royalty Administrator/Aggregator)

Diversified income; forensic audit, rolled-up valuation

Catalog 43 (Royalty Administrator/Aggregator)

Catalog 43 (Royalty Administrator/Aggregator)

Diversified income; forensic audit, rolled-up valuation

Catalog 44 (Heritage Songwriters/Legacy IP)

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Catalog 44 (Heritage Songwriters/Legacy IP)

Classic catalog with steady PRO; asset health check, monetization plan

Catalog 44 (Heritage Songwriters/Legacy IP)

Classic catalog with steady PRO; asset health check, monetization plan

Catalog 44 (Heritage Songwriters/Legacy IP)

Catalog 44 (Heritage Songwriters/Legacy IP)

Classic catalog with steady PRO; asset health check, monetization plan

Catalog 45 (Blues-Rock Icon – Bass/Vocal)

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Catalog 45 (Blues-Rock Icon – Bass/Vocal)

Classic masters/live sets; collectibles potential, buyer mapping

Catalog 45 (Blues-Rock Icon – Bass/Vocal)

Classic masters/live sets; collectibles potential, buyer mapping

Catalog 45 (Blues-Rock Icon – Bass/Vocal)

Catalog 45 (Blues-Rock Icon – Bass/Vocal)

Classic masters/live sets; collectibles potential, buyer mapping

Catalog 46 (Dance/Club Brand & Masters)

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Catalog 46 (Dance/Club Brand & Masters)

Hit compilations & club singles; compilation economics, DSP optimization

Catalog 46 (Dance/Club Brand & Masters)

Hit compilations & club singles; compilation economics, DSP optimization

Catalog 46 (Dance/Club Brand & Masters)

Catalog 46 (Dance/Club Brand & Masters)

Hit compilations & club singles; compilation economics, DSP optimization

Catalog 47 (R&B Artist/Songwriter)

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Catalog 47 (R&B Artist/Songwriter)

2000s-present catalog with resilient streams; urban-sync strategy, comps

Catalog 47 (R&B Artist/Songwriter)

2000s-present catalog with resilient streams; urban-sync strategy, comps

Catalog 47 (R&B Artist/Songwriter)

Catalog 47 (R&B Artist/Songwriter)

2000s-present catalog with resilient streams; urban-sync strategy, comps

Catalog 48 (Short-Form Platform Assets)

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Catalog 48 (Short-Form Platform Assets)

Viral-ready cues/stems; usage-curve analysis, creator-economy outreach

Catalog 48 (Short-Form Platform Assets)

Viral-ready cues/stems; usage-curve analysis, creator-economy outreach

Catalog 48 (Short-Form Platform Assets)

Catalog 48 (Short-Form Platform Assets)

Viral-ready cues/stems; usage-curve analysis, creator-economy outreach

Catalog 49 (Pop Producer/Songwriter)

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Catalog 49 (Pop Producer/Songwriter)

Radio-ready pop with major cuts; split review, valuation memo

Catalog 49 (Pop Producer/Songwriter)

Radio-ready pop with major cuts; split review, valuation memo

Catalog 49 (Pop Producer/Songwriter)

Catalog 49 (Pop Producer/Songwriter)

Radio-ready pop with major cuts; split review, valuation memo

Catalog 50 (Composer/Pianist – Pop & Score)

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Catalog 50 (Composer/Pianist – Pop & Score)

Platinum ballads and screen themes; collections audit, high-grade acquirer targeting

Catalog 50 (Composer/Pianist – Pop & Score)

Platinum ballads and screen themes; collections audit, high-grade acquirer targeting

Catalog 50 (Composer/Pianist – Pop & Score)

Catalog 50 (Composer/Pianist – Pop & Score)

Platinum ballads and screen themes; collections audit, high-grade acquirer targeting

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Blash Advisory is a London-headquartered corporate finance and advisory firm specialising in music catalogue valuation, serving record labels, music publishers, catalogue funds, private equity investors, family offices and artist estates across the UK, EMEA, the Far East and India.

Our method

The Blash Music Catalogue Valuation Framework

Every catalogue valuation follows the same five-step framework, so the number a buyer, seller or lender receives is built on a documented method rather than a single opinion.

  1. Royalty Forensics and Earnings Normalisation

    We examine several years of royalty statements across publishing, master recordings and neighbouring rights, then strip out one-off advances, accounting lags and black-box income to establish a clean, recurring earnings base. Normalised net publisher share and net label share become the foundation for every step that follows.

  2. Revenue Segmentation by Income Type

    We separate earnings into their distinct streams: streaming, synchronisation, physical and download, public performance and broadcast, and neighbouring rights. Each stream carries a different growth profile, contract dependency and risk, so each is modelled and discounted on its own terms.

  3. Decay and Growth Modelling

    We forecast forward earnings by applying an age-appropriate decay curve to recurring income and a separate assumption to any front-line or newly released material. Older, deep catalogue tends toward a shallow, stable decline, while recent releases decay faster before they settle.

  4. Comparable Transaction Benchmarking

    We position the catalogue against observed market multiples of net publisher share and net label share from comparable transactions, adjusting for genre, vintage, ownership of both writer and publisher shares, and the quality of the underlying rights.

  5. Discounted Cash Flow and Sensitivity Analysis

    We build a multi-year discounted cash flow using a discount rate that reflects the durability and risk of the income, then stress the result against streaming growth, decay speed and synchronisation dependency to produce a defensible valuation range supported by sensitivities.

Frequently asked questions

Questions buyers ask

How do you value a music catalogue?

A music catalogue is valued by establishing its recurring annual earnings, then projecting and discounting those earnings over the life of the rights. The starting point is royalty forensics: we normalise several years of statements to find the durable net publisher share and net label share, removing one-off advances and accounting distortions. We then segment income by type, apply a decay curve to forecast forward earnings, benchmark against comparable transactions, and run a discounted cash flow. The output is a defensible valuation range supported by sensitivities, rather than a single headline figure.

What multiple do music catalogues sell for?

Music catalogues are most often priced as a multiple of net publisher share for publishing rights, or net label share for master recordings. The multiple reflects the durability and predictability of the income. Established, diversified publishing catalogues with long earnings histories have commonly commanded multiples in the low-to-high teens of net publisher share in publicly reported transactions, while younger catalogues, single-artist concentrations or master-only rights typically trade lower. Genre, ownership of both writer and publisher shares, and synchronisation dependency all move the number. A precise multiple only becomes meaningful once the underlying earnings have been normalised.

What discount rate applies to music royalty streams?

The discount rate reflects how durable and predictable the royalty income is. Deep, diversified catalogues with decades of stable earnings support a lower rate because the cash flows behave almost like an annuity. Newer catalogues, concentrated single-artist rights, or income that leans heavily on a few synchronisation deals justify a higher rate to reflect greater uncertainty. In practice, discount rates for catalogue income commonly sit in the high single digits to the mid-teens, with the exact figure driven by earnings stability, rights ownership, contract terms and the remaining life of the copyrights.

How do streaming and sync royalties affect a catalogue's value?

Streaming and synchronisation income behave very differently and are valued separately. Streaming income tends to be recurring and broad-based, which supports a stable, annuity-like profile and a lower discount rate, though it is sensitive to per-stream rates and platform economics. Synchronisation income from film, television, advertising and games can be far more valuable per placement but is lumpy and harder to forecast, so it usually attracts a higher discount rate unless supported by a durable pipeline. A catalogue weighted toward predictable streaming generally values more efficiently than one dependent on unpredictable sync placements.

How is a catalogue's decay rate estimated?

Decay describes how a catalogue's earnings decline as songs age and move from active promotion into deep catalogue. We estimate it by examining the catalogue's own historical royalty trajectory year on year, then comparing it against decay patterns typical of the genre and vintage. Recently released or front-line material usually declines faster in its first few years before settling, while older, established songs tend toward a shallow and stable decline. The estimated decay curve is applied to each income stream separately, because streaming, radio and synchronisation do not age at the same speed.

What is the difference between valuing publishing rights and master recordings?

Publishing rights and master recordings are distinct assets with different economics. Publishing covers the underlying composition, generating mechanical, performance and synchronisation income, and it is usually valued on net publisher share. Master recordings cover the specific sound recording and generate income from streaming, physical sales and neighbouring rights, valued on net label share. Publishing income is often considered more durable and diversified, so it can attract a higher multiple, while masters can carry more concentrated risk. Where a seller owns both the writer and publisher shares, or both master and publishing, the combined rights are worth more than either alone.

What is net publisher share and why does it matter for valuation?

Net publisher share, or NPS, is the income a catalogue retains after paying songwriter royalties and direct costs. It is the figure a buyer actually receives, which is why catalogue prices are usually quoted as a multiple of NPS rather than gross revenue. Two catalogues with identical gross income can have very different NPS depending on writer splits, administration deals and sub-publishing arrangements. Establishing a clean, normalised NPS is the single most important step in a valuation, because the multiple is meaningless until the earnings base beneath it is accurate. For master recordings, the equivalent measure is net label share.

How long does a music catalogue valuation take?

Timing depends on the size of the catalogue, the quality of the royalty data and the purpose of the valuation. An indicative valuation range, based on uploaded royalty statements or connected distributor data, can be produced quickly to support an early decision. A full diligence-grade valuation, suitable for a transaction, catalogue-backed lending or insurance, takes longer because it requires forensic review of statements, verification of rights ownership, contract analysis and detailed modelling. We scope the timeline against the deal calendar so the valuation is ready when negotiation or a financing decision requires it.

Can you value a catalogue for lending or insurance rather than a sale?

Yes. Catalogues are now widely used as collateral, and lenders and insurers require a valuation built to a different standard than a sale memorandum. For catalogue-backed lending, the analysis emphasises the stability and floor of the income, stress-tested against slower streaming growth and faster decay, so the lender can size an advance against durable cash flow. For insurance, the focus is on replacement and income-continuity assumptions. In both cases we document the rights ownership, contract terms and earnings evidence in a form a credit committee or underwriter can rely on.

What information do you need to value my catalogue?

The core inputs are several years of royalty statements covering publishing, master recordings and neighbouring rights, together with evidence of what rights are owned and for how long. Distributor and collection society statements, sub-publishing and administration agreements, and any synchronisation licences all help. Where dashboards are available, connecting distributor data speeds the process. The more complete the picture of ownership, splits and contract terms, the tighter the valuation range, because the main source of uncertainty in catalogue valuation is incomplete information about what is actually owned and what it earns, rather than the modelling itself.

How do songwriter and publisher share splits affect the price?

Every song carries a writer share and a publisher share, and a catalogue may hold one, the other or both. Owning both the writer and publisher shares of a composition delivers a larger portion of the income, so those rights command a higher price than a publisher share alone. Splits with co-writers, prior administration deals and sub-publishing arrangements all reduce the net share a buyer receives. A valuation must trace these splits song by song for material assets, because two catalogues with similar chart histories can retain very different economics once the splits are mapped.

What makes one catalogue worth a higher multiple than another?

Buyers pay higher multiples for income they can rely on. Durability matters most: a diversified catalogue with a long, stable earnings history and broad streaming income behaves like an annuity and commands a premium. Ownership of both writer and publisher shares, clean and unencumbered rights, evergreen songs that recur across generations, and strong synchronisation potential all lift the multiple. Concentration in a single artist, heavy reliance on a few sync placements, short remaining copyright life, or disputed ownership pull it down. The multiple is ultimately a judgement about how predictable the next decade of earnings will be.

Reviewed 2026-07-05